Historically the the procession is led by the saffron-robed Panj Piare, or the five beloved of the Guru, who are followed by the Guru Granth Sahib, and the holy Sikh scripture which is placed on a float.

The Huddersfield procession will leave the Guru Nanak Gurdwara temple in Springwood at 12.30pm and will make its way down to St George’s Square. There will be musicians and displays by martial arts teams.

The parade will then leave the town centre and head towards the Sikh temple in Hillhouse, with the event expected to finish at 3pm.